Special Education Instructional Assistant (Resource) - Part Time

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource for part-time 29 hours per week. Starting date TBA; base hourly $16.56. Position supports students with disabilities under qualified teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include delivering classroom work, developing materials, data collection on goals, and implementing behavior plans. Requires associate degree or 60 college credits, or ParaPro test; experience with children

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
• Assist in the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• Collaborate with certified personnel to implement positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
• Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in daily activities
• Assist students with personal hygiene to support daily living activities and behavioral skills
• Assist students needing support in addressing personal care needs due to medical conditions to ensure functioning in school environment
• Accompany students as they transition across campus
• Monitor small groups to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure safety
• Perform clerical tasks to support the teacher
• Attend meetings to share information and improve skills
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as needed to support their work activities
• Assist with other duties as appropriate to Mesa Public Schools

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource for part-time 29 hours per week. Starting date TBA; base hourly $16.56. Position supports students with disabilities under qualified teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include delivering classroom work, developing materials, data collection on goals, and implementing behavior plans. Requires associate degree or 60 college credits, or ParaPro test; experience with children